SUPERBOOTH 2024: Elta Music - Solar 42 F Synthesizer

At Superbooth 2024, Serge *from *Elta Music showcased the updated version of their popular Solar 42 synth, now dubbed *Solar 42F*. The main addition to this version is stereo distortion on the output, along with cosmetic updates like color-coded ports and firmware tweaks. According to Serge, these updates were made based on continuous refinement of the machine, with a focus on enhancing user experience. Despite not being a major overhaul, the changes are deemed very useful for users. All new Solars will be shipped in this updated version, including those with previously placed orders.
The Solar 42F features a streamlined mixer layout for easier navigation of voice volumes, along with the stereo distortion feature on the main output. The updated version will be the standard for all future shipments of the Solar 42, and with production underway, the new iteration promises to deliver an improved user experience without a price increase.
Solar 42 F Price: 1,800 plus VAT
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[@wickedcurve1975]

I love my Solar 42. It's endlessly inspiring❤❤❤

[@rickhopkinson]

I’m aiming to get one in 2025… I like the idea that there’s no presets… my behringer 2600 has that every performance is different feel about it. So you don’t get bored then I’m guessing… I think I’ll love it when I get one

[@ytJnC]

It might be a good idea to use colored pots in the mixer section that match up with the colors that are used within the voices. Particularly since the original classic drone voices (the ones with the sensor dome) dont appear to be numbered symmetrically. Gray for classic voice. Blue for “new”. Green for the Vco voice. Use red pots for the Ext input and preamp.

[@heavycap4305]

I can't wait for the 2nd batch to ship, and now that we are actually getting this Solar 42F updated version I'm even more excited. The color coding on caps is sweet

[@zacwhyte]

The F stands for: waiting for F’ing ever. 😂🎉

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Very cool synth

[@Xtianu]

I need one. Where can I get it?

[@LesterH25]

Mines in preorder, June 30th approx delivery. Will it be the F ?

[@el_dani]

yes

[@jaderington]

In the UK from Juno ?

[@LesterH25]

@@jaderington yeah!

[@heavycap4305]

it will be glorious, 42F

[@thomasyon4332]

A good demo, but go see Bo Beat's video, just for this awesome moment when his friend and he play with. Remarquable machine!

[@temporoboto]

cool

[@jackmandelbeatz1043]

I WILL put my hands on a SOLAR 42.

[@SimonGrayDK]

Sounds like you could easily recreate the Dune II & II soundtracks on this synth.

[@freshkidblaze]

Sounds good!! Can't wait to see Reason 13.

[@JoeWisniewski]

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